Courage vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Courage Rank #7,798
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7798 for Courage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Courage ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Courage

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Courage or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Courage at #7798 in the United States.

What do Courage and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Courage and James boy or girl names?

Courage is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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